PGN File Extension

The PGN file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the Portable Game Notation File. PGN is classified as a Game Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PGN files in ChessBase Fritz program.

Portable Game Notation File Type

What is a PGN File Type?

A PGN file is formatted with the help of tags in @-@head d&apos. In @-@head, the player's moves are described in the help of quotation, movetext, quotation, a syntax based on the Standard Algebraic notation.

You can use a variety of PGN chess and visualization programs to view PGN files.

Free Online PGN Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online PGN tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare PGN files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .PGN (Portable Game Notation File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your PGN files directly from your device with ease.

PGN Converter

Open PGN

Edit PGN

Compare PGN Files

Merge PGN Files

Split PGN Files

PGN Metadata Viewer

PGN Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Portable Game Notation File .PGN File Extensions while opening the .PGN files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PGN Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Portable Game Notation File on your system such as ChessBase Fritz.
2. Associate default Chessbase Fritz ChessBase Fritz program for *.pgn (Portable Game Notation File) files.
   
   

   Associate PGN Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PGN (e.g example.pgn) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Chessbase Fritz ChessBase Fritz program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pgn files.
   
   

Related PGN File Extensions

PGN default file extension is .PGN and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PGN File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PGN files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PGN File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ChessBase Fritz 000 for Windows	Paid	ChessBase Fritz

Open PGN File on Mac OS

Open PGN file on Linux

Open PGN file on Web

Open PGN file on iOS

Open PGN file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PGN - Portable Game Notation File